We got 4 baby chicks on Saturday, 8/21, in the afternoon. They were 4 days old, appeared to be bright, active, in good health. By Monday I noticed one chick seemed to be losing feathers on it's breast. This seems to be a growing 'bald' spot. We do no
Read more…I have a nice coop, with a sloped roof and am working on the frame for a living roof. Has anyone else done such a roof? With success? Any tips? It has quite a bit of shade so I'll be working with plants that are ok with that. I'd LOVE to find a
Read more…For those of you not on the poultry meetup group: A link for some very specific plans for making a treadle feeder was posted. This really seems like a great way to go. I am excited to build one!
http://www.woodworkingcorner.com/feeder.php
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I am taking strides to my chicken coop... have decided to get some pullets from a nearby chicken guy... but I am trying to decide if I do this now or in October. I would love to do it sooner... but one of the deciding factors is that we are taking a
Read more…We would like to fertilize our grass without chemicals so as not to harm our free range chickens. My husband thought steer manure would be good, but I have not been able to find any one who delivers. Any suggestions on where to get steer manure or
Read more…I have two beautiful boys (who were supposed to be girls) who are looking for homes. Welsummers are very handsome (inspiration for the Kellogs Corn Flakes rooster) handle the heat very well and ours are very friendly(hand fed and carried around by t
Read more…I need to give up my pot bellied pig. Be aware if you have chickens, this may not be a good fit for you. He is very playful and loves to play with my chickens, but he ends up hurting them. That is why I have to give him away. I will include the r
Read more…My fellow critter keepers:
The Town of Gilbert is considering banning the ownership of roosters even on horse properties. They have received 16 complaints regarding noise & compliance. In a conversation with one town planner I was told that 2 rooste
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It may be time to start planning a 2nd Tour De Coop. Last year It was held the first weekend in December. That is actually a very busy time for a lot of people. Perhaps we could hold it the weekend before thanksgiving instead? Is Anybody out ther
Read more…hey there, does anyone keep geese? Just curious what that is like and what their needs are.
Read more…I pick up old produce for composting at the new-ish Tempe Farmers Market (480.557.9970) at the SE corner of Farmer and University. I'm also picking up a lot of old bread, which they are generating especially quickly due to the hot weather. The bread
Read more…I'm looking for an adult Rex buck (not mini, but the standard ones). Anyone in the Valley raise them?
Read more…Nobel Beast sells natural pet food for dogs and cats, and just recently started selling 40 pound bags of organic chicken food. They don't sell anything else for chickens, but if you are in Central Phoenix, it might save you a trip to a feed store. Th
Read more…Help! My Rhode Island Red has developed black spots on her comb, her wattle and her ear that look like a fungus of some sort. I have looked and looked on-line to see if there is another description of what this is, and don't see anything - just a w
Read more…One of my Rhode Island Reds has a growth or sore on her foot that is preventing her from walking. It appeared this afternoon. She was fine yesterday and seemed alright this morning, too. She falls over when walking now, probably because it is too
Read more…Do you have an opinion about using the Petmate Le Bistro Feeder or Waterer with Microban, 5 Gallon for chickens?
Thanks.
Read more…I am building a coop and in light of the resent loss of Evelyn Navarro’s hens and rooster, I wanted to know about my choice in roofing. I am planning on using the corrugated plastic or fiberglass roofing. I was going to use the white one that allows
Read more…Hi! Is anyone willing or know someone that can help me build a chicken coop? I've been struggling and seem pretty aimless in my attempt. I have been collecting wood and have purchased (it seems like a lot) supplies. Is anyone willing to help or re
Read more…Okay, I am new here and new to the chicken world, so bear with me. I am looking for organic chicks who came from hens who were also fed organic food. This seems to be a daunting task as many people state that as long as the chick ate organic food o
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